Light Horse Tavern

Name: Light Horse Tavern
Address: 199 Washington Street, Jersey City, NJ, United States, 07302
Telephone: (201) 946-2028
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6 (1456)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

199 Washington Street, Jersey City, NJ 07302

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2 people

Jul 3, 2025

10:30 PM

Booked 21 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Great for brunch

Opened in 2002, this local favorite has become an institution. Light Horse Tavern's Chef John Holm, brings a new exciting vision to the Jersey City culinary scene. The chef's philosophy is to source out seasonal ingredients and to preserve the integrity of the product when cooking.

The seasonal menu always includes a variety of fresh oysters and clams, as well as lighter fare such as the grilled octopus salad, fresh market fish, and heartier favorites such as the prime steaks.

Whether settling in at the bar for a pint or indulging in the spectacular cuisine, you are sure to become addicted to the experience. Visit any day for lunch, weekend days for brunch, and always for exquisite food, people watching and pristine outdoor seating.

Light Horse Tavern, a revolutionary dining experience!

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Gastro Pub
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–3:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–5:00 pm Dinner Mon 4:30 pm–11:00 pm Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(201) 946-2028
Website
http://www.lighthorsetavern.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
John Holm
Catering
Light Horse Tavern can do catered events. For more information please ask to speak to our Private Events Coordinator.
Private party facilities
Light Horse Tavern offers a private dining room available for brunch, lunch and dinner events as well as cocktail receptions.

Location
199 Washington Street, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Neighborhood
Jersey City
Cross street
Morris Street
Parking details
Street parking is available around Light Horse Tavern. We also offers discounted parking for three hours at the ProPark Madox Building. The parking garage entrance is located one block west of the us on Morris St. The address of the parking garage building is 198 Van Vorst Street. Bring your ticket and ask to have it validated at the restaurant.
Public transit
Light Horse Tavern is conveniently situated next to several public transit stops. The Essex Street stop on the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail is two blocks from the restaurant. The Exchange Place Path station is a 10 minute walk. The Paulus Hook Ferry terminal is a 10 minute walk. The Grove Street Path station is a 15-20 minute walk.
Entertainment
Light Horse Tavern Live Music Series:Showcasing Different Artists Throughout The Week: Mondays & Wednesdays-- Live Guitar, Tuesdays-- Live Piano, Sundays-- Live Piano & Bass.
Additional
Banquet, Beer, Entertainment, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wine

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Fresh Oysters
Blue Point, Long Island Sound
- each$2.75
Fishers Island, Block Island Sound
- each$3.00
Island Creek, Duxbury Bay
- each$3.25
Specialty Oysters
- M/P
Dozen Assorted Oysters$34.00
Little Necks, Top Necks, Cherrystones
- each$1.75
Maine Lobster Tail$15.00
Grapefruit Salt & Tartar Sauce
Shrimp Cocktail
- each$2.75
Light Horse Raw Bar Platter
Oysters, Clams, Poached Mussels, Shrimp Cocktail
- Full$32.00
- Half$21.00
Grand Plateau$50.00

Appetizers

French Onion Soup$11.00
Three Cheeses, Croutons
Beet Salad$12.00
Roasted Beets, Arugula, Goat Cheese, Olive Oil, Port Wine Reduction
Kale & Quinoa$14.00
Black Currant Vinaigrette, Toasted Pecans, Feta Cheese
Parma Ham Grilled Artichokes$15.00
Truffle Pecorino, Arugula, Basil, Lemon
Octopus Salad$17.00
Basil, Frisée, Almonds & Pecorino
Deep Fried Oysters$13.00
Garlic Aioli
Crispy Fried Calamari$13.00
Spicy Yellow Tomato Ragout, Basil
Mussels Mariniere$13.00
White Wine, Garlic, Shallot, Herb
Garlic Shrimp$15.00
White Wine Garlic Butter
Hamachi$18.00
Okinawa Sweet Potato, Yuzu
Artisanal Cheese Plate$15.00
Homemade Red Wine - Walnut Bread, Candied Walnuts, Fig Jam, Membrillo

Entrees

Winter Risotto$20.00
Red Wine, Mushrooms, Thyme, Epoisses Cheese
Gnocchi$23.00
Watermelon Radish, Beets, Pickled Shallots, Beet Juice, Beer Vinegar
Orecchiette$22.00
Homemade Sweet Italian Sausage, Broccolini, Garlic, White Wine, Parmesan
Duck Breast$28.00
Braised Mustard Greens, Black Garlic Croquette, Mustard Sauce
Hanger Steak$25.00
Bourbon Peppercorn Sauce, Steak Fries
Icelandic Cod$26.00
Forbidden Rice, Salsify, Shallot, Cauliflower Emulsion, Leek
Roasted Chicken Breast$26.00
Dark Meat Croquette, Potato Purée, Mushrooms, Red Wine Sauce
Pork Chop$29.00
Herbed Spaetzle, Braised Red Cabbage, Coriander Honey Glaze
Grilled Aged Ribeye$34.00
Black Garlic Potato Purée, Brussels Sprouts

Tavern Classics

Baked Meatloaf$19.00
Wrapped in Bacon, Whipped Potatoes, Sautéed Baby Spinach
Crispy Fish & Chips$18.00
Homemade Tartar Sauce, Coleslaw
LHT Burger$12.00
Smoked Onions, Lettuce, Tomato, Chipotle Mayo & Fries

Tavern Sides

Garlic Whipped Potatoes$6.00
Grilled Asparagus, Arugula & Parmigiano Reggiano$7.00
Truffle Fries$8.00
Cauliflower & Pistachios$9.00
Brussels Sprouts$10.00
Bacon Lardon, Thyme, Demi Glace

Weekly Specials

Monday - Pound & A Half Grilled Lobster$34.00
Drawn Butter, Coleslaw, Jalapeño Corn Bread
Tuesday - Bouillabaisse$27.00
Clams, Mussels, Shrimp, Market Fish, Fennel, Carrot, Potato, Tomato Orange Broth
Wednesday - NY Strip Steak$37.00
28-Day Aged, Creamed Kale
Thursday - Salt-Roasted Prime Rib$33.00
Onion Rings, Au Jus
Friday - Short Ribs$30.00
Cauliflower, Salsify, Roasted Garlic Panisse. Sherry Reduction Sauce
Saturday - Grilled Swordfish$28.00
Forbidden Black Rice, Puttanesca Sauce

What 1,456 people are saying

Light Horse Tavern reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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Hudson
Great for brunch
Hudson
Neighborhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Light Horse Tavern offers a "delicious meal in an enjoyable atmosphere," with standout dishes like "some of the best crab cakes" and "amazing cod burger." Guests enjoy live music in a "very cool old building," while the "great service" and "attentive staff" make it a "favorite neighborhood spot."

1,456 Reviews

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Michael
New York City6 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 23, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Delicious meal in an enjoyable atmosphere. The fish and chips is some of the best I've ever sampled, and the larger, more sophisticated dishes are also high-quality. Servers were polite and friendly, though it took awhile to get our check at the end.
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Linda
Nebraska10 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very cool old building. They had a jazz duo playing when we were there. Drinks were balanced and tasty. Our appetizer fried oysters were lightly coated, not heavy at all. For entree I had the crab cakes w a nice salad. Some of the best crab cakes I’ve had. Service was very nice, attentive but not excessive. Highly recommend.
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Priyanka VIP
New York City4 reviews
1.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
vibes are alright but food (especially the steak + potato gratin) was one of the worst I've had
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Christian
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on May 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I’ve been going to Light Horse Tavern for years. Always have a good time.
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Tanvi
Virginia3 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Its very close to our home. And we love going here!
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Dana P.
New York City7 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Experience was great! I had the cod burger that was amazing! Mimosas were on point! Would definitely go back to try the lobster Benedict and/lobster roll.
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Steve
New York City1 review
3.0
Dined on May 15, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
Great bar and dining room. Tables well spaced. Food was quite good. Bar and food service was very slow.
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Dominic
New York City33 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 9, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
I brought a friend who is legally blind to have dinner one evening. We both enjoyed our meals. My friend had the French onion soup and salad, and I had their meatloaf with mashed potatoes. Very tasty. My friend also had their Espresso Martini which I tasted, and it was excellent. Our server was friendly and attentive. My only quibble was the front service. As I mentioned, my friend is blind. When leaving our table, it would have been much appreciated if the hostess or the manager (or owner), who were both near the entrance, opened and held the door for us. Pretty clueless or just oblivious, to be very frank. We couldn’t have been more transparent that assistance would have been helpful as I held my friend’s arm with mine while walking slowly towards the door and navigating the steps towards the street.
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Renee
New York City4 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was my first visit to The Lighthorse but not my last! The ambiance was exquisite from point of entry! Customer service is important to me and the Lighthorse didn't disappoint. I met a business partner for dinner and we had a cozy corner to talk without talking over each other. The food & cocktails were DELICIOUS! The server was polite & attentive. Parking wasn't so bad & the area reminds me of the Village in Manhattan.
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Nick VIP
New York City7 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food, service and overall environment. The decor and pictures were all curated by the owner. Great menu.
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Light Horse Tavern is rated 4.6 stars by 1456 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Jul 3, 2025

10:30 PM

Booked 21 times today

199 Washington Street, Jersey City, NJ 07302

Additional information

Cross street
Morris Street
Neighborhood
Jersey City
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–3:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–5:00 pm Dinner Mon 4:30 pm–11:00 pm Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Gastro Pub
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street parking is available around Light Horse Tavern. We also offers discounted parking for three hours at the ProPark Madox Building. The parking garage entrance is located one block west of the us on Morris St. The address of the parking garage building is 198 Van Vorst Street. Bring your ticket and ask to have it validated at the restaurant.
Public transit
Light Horse Tavern is conveniently situated next to several public transit stops. The Essex Street stop on the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail is two blocks from the restaurant. The Exchange Place Path station is a 10 minute walk. The Paulus Hook Ferry terminal is a 10 minute walk. The Grove Street Path station is a 15-20 minute walk.
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
John Holm
Entertainment
Light Horse Tavern Live Music Series:Showcasing Different Artists Throughout The Week: Mondays & Wednesdays-- Live Guitar, Tuesdays-- Live Piano, Sundays-- Live Piano & Bass.
Additional
Banquet, Beer, Entertainment, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Website
http://www.lighthorsetavern.com/
Phone number
(201) 946-2028
Catering
Light Horse Tavern can do catered events. For more information please ask to speak to our Private Events Coordinator.
Private party facilities
Light Horse Tavern offers a private dining room available for brunch, lunch and dinner events as well as cocktail receptions.

Light Horse Tavern

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Raw Bar

Fresh Oysters

Blue Point, Long Island Sound

Fishers Island, Block Island Sound

Island Creek, Duxbury Bay

Specialty Oysters

Dozen Assorted Oysters$34.00

Little Necks, Top Necks, Cherrystones

Maine Lobster Tail$15.00

Shrimp Cocktail

Light Horse Raw Bar Platter

Grand Plateau$50.00

Appetizers

French Onion Soup$11.00

Beet Salad$12.00

Kale & Quinoa$14.00

Parma Ham Grilled Artichokes$15.00

Octopus Salad$17.00

Deep Fried Oysters$13.00

Crispy Fried Calamari$13.00

Mussels Mariniere$13.00

Garlic Shrimp$15.00

Hamachi$18.00

Artisanal Cheese Plate$15.00

Entrees

Winter Risotto$20.00

Gnocchi$23.00

Orecchiette$22.00

Duck Breast$28.00

Hanger Steak$25.00

Icelandic Cod$26.00

Roasted Chicken Breast$26.00

Pork Chop$29.00

Grilled Aged Ribeye$34.00

Tavern Classics

Baked Meatloaf$19.00

Crispy Fish & Chips$18.00

LHT Burger$12.00

Tavern Sides

Garlic Whipped Potatoes$6.00

Grilled Asparagus, Arugula & Parmigiano Reggiano$7.00

Truffle Fries$8.00

Cauliflower & Pistachios$9.00

Brussels Sprouts$10.00

Weekly Specials

Monday - Pound & A Half Grilled Lobster$34.00

Tuesday - Bouillabaisse$27.00

Wednesday - NY Strip Steak$37.00

Thursday - Salt-Roasted Prime Rib$33.00

Friday - Short Ribs$30.00

Saturday - Grilled Swordfish$28.00

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